Advanced Custom Blocks Security & Risk Analysis

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0 active installs v0.1 PHP 5.7+ WP 4.9+ Updated Nov 14, 2018
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85
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Advanced Custom Blocks Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Advanced Custom Blocks has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 7yr ago
Risk Assessment

The advanced-custom-blocks plugin v0.1 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, or unsanitized taint flows is highly commendable. Furthermore, the plugin demonstrates excellent output escaping practices, with nearly all outputs being properly escaped, and a notable inclusion of nonce checks. The lack of any historical vulnerabilities further strengthens its perceived security.

However, the analysis does reveal a potential area for concern with the presence of one file operation that is not explicitly detailed in its security implications. While the absence of capability checks is also noted, it's important to understand the context of this file operation and whether it handles any user-controlled input or sensitive data. Without further information on the file operation's purpose, it's difficult to definitively assess its risk.

Overall, this plugin appears to be well-developed from a security perspective, with a clear focus on preventing common web vulnerabilities. The minimal identified concerns suggest a strong adherence to secure coding principles. The primary recommendation would be to review the specifics of the file operation to ensure it does not introduce any unforeseen risks, especially if it interacts with user-provided data or system files.

Key Concerns

  • One file operation found.
  • No capability checks found.
Vulnerabilities
None known

Advanced Custom Blocks Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Advanced Custom Blocks Release Timeline

v0.1Current
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Advanced Custom Blocks Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
1
87 escaped
Nonce Checks
2
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
1
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

99% escaped88 total outputs
Attack Surface

Advanced Custom Blocks Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 14
actionadmin_noticesadvanced-custom-blocks.php:57
actionplugins_loadedadvanced-custom-blocks.php:103
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetsphp/blocks/class-loader.php:55
actionplugins_loadedphp/blocks/class-loader.php:60
actionrest_api_initphp/endpoints/class-preview.php:79
actioninitphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:32
actionadd_meta_boxesphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:33
filterenter_title_herephp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:34
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:35
actionwp_insert_post_dataphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:36
filterdisable_months_dropdownphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:39
filterpost_row_actionsphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:40
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsphp/posttypes/class-block-post-type.php:41
actionadmin_menuphp/view/class-admin-menu.php:25
Maintenance & Trust

Advanced Custom Blocks Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested4.9.29
Last updatedNov 14, 2018
PHP min version5.7
Downloads2K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings2
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Advanced Custom Blocks Developer Profile

rheinardkorf

4 plugins · 50 total installs

84
trust score
Avg Security Score
85/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Advanced Custom Blocks

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-custom-blocks/css/blocks.editor.css/wp-content/plugins/advanced-custom-blocks/js/editor.blocks.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-custom-blocks/js/editor.blocks.js
Version Parameters
advanced-custom-blocks/style.css?ver=advanced-custom-blocks/blocks.editor.css?ver=advanced-custom-blocks/editor.blocks.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

JS Globals
acbBlocksacb_block_attributes
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Advanced Custom Blocks